Updates

Campus Health Update: Indoor Mask Mandate, Test Center Hours, Positive Exposures

Campus health updates for November 19, 2021

Special Thanksgiving Break Operating Hours

Many administrative offices will be closed for in-person services or have modified operating hours from Wednesday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 28.

Campus Health Update: Thanksgiving Test Center Hours and Holiday Guidance

Updates on the test center hours.

Update Regarding Vaccine Requirement Compliance for Spring 2022 Semester

All students who plan to take at least one on-campus, in-person class on any of GW’s campuses in Spring 2022 must comply with GW’s vaccine requirement before they are permitted to

COVID-19 Travel Reminders & New Non-U.S. Citizen Re-Entry Criteria

Guidance, policies and regulations have been updated in many areas regarding travel since the start of the fall semester.

Campus Health Update: Expanded VSTC Operations, Updated Travel Guidance

Updates on the VSTC test center's expanded operations and travel guidance

Campus Health Update: Booster Shots, Flu Vaccine, Testing

Guidance on booster shots, flu shots and testing.

Update on Additional Federal Government COVID-19 Relief Funding

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is a program authorized by the American Rescue Plan approved by Congress in spring 2021 that provides support to institutions

Health and Safety Guidance for Travel Over Upcoming Breaks

As you make travel plans, we encourage you to review guidance from the on how to protect yourself and others when you travel.

Expanded COVID-19 Testing Appointments; External Tests Accepted

In an effort to provide the GW community with more flexibility and options to meet the university’s COVID-19 testing requirements, we are offering new enhancements.

Free GW Flu Clinics Start Next Week

GW will offer free seasonal influenza vaccines to students, faculty and staff at Foggy Bottom and VSTC.

New Visitor Requirements

Beginning September 27, GW will require visitors to campus to follow new protocol.

Additional COVID-19 Guidance for Faculty Now that Classes are Underway

This memorandum provides faculty with some basic COVID-19 guidance.

Updated COVID-19 Protocol: Increased Testing Frequency and Post-Travel Testing

GW's Medical Advisory Group continually monitors and evaluates the latest data about COVID-19 transmission in our community, as well as local and national public health guidance.

COVID-19 Testing after Travel Outside of the DMV Region

If you are planning to travel outside of the District, Maryland or Virginia, please be aware of testing and quarantine requirements and recommendations.

Holiday Closures for GW COVID-19 Testing Centers

The GW COVID-19 testing centers at the Foggy Bottom Campus will be closed on Friday and Monday, Sept. 3 and 6.

Update on Facilities

As we welcome students, faculty, and staff to our campuses, I write to provide you with an important update on our continued efforts to ensure that all GW buildings are safe to occupy.

Returning to Campus in Light of the Delta Variant

GW public health experts provide guidance on the COVID-19 Delta variant as GW students, faculty and staff return to in-person learning and working.

Important Information about COVID-19 Testing: New Test Site; Updated Fall Hours

This message provides information on testing locations and hours, campus access and additional resources.

Student Move-in Begins Aug. 16 & Other Back-to-School Updates

Starting Monday, Aug. 16 our campus will get a lot busier as we start to welcome two cohorts of new undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

Important Update: New D.C. Travel Guidelines Will Impact Your Arrival to GW

D.C. Mayor Bowser announced new travel guidance for unvaccinated individuals traveling to the District from outside of D.C., Maryland and Virginia.  

Onward: GW’s Fall Operating Plan

As we approach fall semester, our campus operations continue to be guided by our commitment to the health and safety of the GW community. 

GW Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate

Effective Saturday, July 31, until further notice, GW is reinstating its indoor mask requirement in university-owned or -operated facilities.

Campus Access

This fall, most buildings on our campuses will be accessible only by GWorld card.

Health Protocols for Classrooms, Labs, and Office Spaces, and Accommodations for Students

The Provost’s Office is working with our operations staff to ensure a healthy return to campus in the fall.

Updates on Fall 2021 In-Person Instruction for Faculty

Courses will be in person, unless there is a programmatic need for an entire course section to be online.

Updates on Fall 2021 In-Person Instruction for Undergraduate Students

This fall, courses will be in person for undergraduates, and students will be expected to attend in person.

Updates on Fall 2021 Instruction for Graduate and Professional Students

Your school or college will send you more specific information about instructional policies.

Update on the Resource Allocation Committee (RAC)

The Resource Allocation Committee will sunset, effective immediately.

Important Update on Return to Campus Date

We expect all university offices will be open for in-person services by August 16.

Additional Vaccine Information for Students Arriving from Outside of the United States for Fall 2021

GW requires all students who will be in-person during the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year to be fully vaccinated.

Transitioning to On-Campus Fall

We are spending the summer preparing our campus and operations for a comprehensive, in-person living and learning fall experience for our students, faculty, and staff.

GW Faculty Vaccine Requirement

All GW faculty members are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Update on Campus Facilities, Health and Safety

Our residence halls, classrooms, libraries, offices and other spaces are safe and ready for our community members to occupy.

GW Staff Vaccine Requirement

All GW staff members are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.